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Mid-Level Production Engineering Manager | X-37B

Titusville, Florida Job ID JR2025446199 Category Engineering - Production Post Date Mar. 04, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) is seeking a knowledgeable Mid-Level Production Engineering Manager to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center, FL. 

You’ll have the opportunity to join the team with one of the world’s newest and most advanced re-entry spacecraft – the X-37B, designed to operate in low-earth orbit, 150 to 500 miles above the Earth. The vehicle is the first since the Space Shuttle with the ability to return experiments to Earth for further inspection and analysis. This United States Air Force unmanned space vehicle explores reusable vehicle technologies that support long-term space objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead production engineering support, ensuring execution of refurbishment, and production engineering work statements within program budgets and schedules.
  • Lead execution of START RIGHT production engineering including lean initiatives to meet affordability, process improvement, quality, safety, and productivity goals that include determining the root cause, shortfalls, and defining corrective actions.
  • Attract, develop, and retain the talent required to perform the production engineering work statement.
  • Establish relationships and closely collaborate with sister capabilities (Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Systems Engineering) to ensure the program’s value stream runs efficiently and effectively.
  • Collaborate with SI&WS Production Engineering managers and the Production, Test and Launch Engineering Capability Core Team to exchange information and best practices, meet Capability deadlines, and participate in Capability Leadership meetings.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • 5+ years of aerospace production and maintenance experience.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Master’s degree or higher in an Engineering field.
  • Minimum 3 years of front-line manager experience.
  • Experience working in high-yield Department of Defense production or refurbishment efforts.
  • Proactively and quickly makes sense of complex issues and data while responding effectively to complex and ambiguous situations.
  • Experience leading interdisciplinary initiatives to improve the value stream.
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, internally and externally.
  • Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
  • Experience leading diverse teams in a collaborative, respectful, and innovative environment.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

NASA Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $155,550 - $210,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 19, 2025


Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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